East Mesa Pulse for October 1, 2026: A church buys the empty East Mesa Macy's, plus weekend concerts

• ⛪ A church bought the vacant Macy's. The Superstition Springs anchor near Power and the 60 has a new owner.
• 🎨 Red Mountain Library hosts art journaling Friday, Oct. 2. The adults-only workshop includes materials and starts at 11 AM.
• 🏨 Two Hilton brands opened at Gallery Park. The new southeast Mesa hotel adds 174 rooms.
• 🎵 Three Valley concerts run Oct. 1 and 2. Country, rock, and metal shows are scheduled in Tempe and Phoenix.

Echoes Church Mesa has bought the former Macy's at Superstition Springs Center, putting a new owner inside one of the east side's most recognizable vacant storefronts.

Key facts:

• The property is the former Macy's store at Superstition Springs Center, near Power Road and the 60.
• The buyer is Echoes Church Mesa, led by Pastor Daniel Goulding.
• The church has been holding services at Desert Ridge High School.
• Specific renovation plans and an opening timeline were not included in the available report.

What to watch: renovation plans, access details, and the church's move-in schedule. Read the report.

🎨 Art journaling at Red Mountain Library. THINKspot supplies blank journals and other materials for an adults-only introduction at 11 AM. Details.

🎸 The Menzingers and Hot Water Music at the Nile. The two touring rock acts play the downtown Mesa theater Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 PM. Tickets.

🎤 Guardin plays the Nile Sunday night. The downtown Mesa show starts Sunday, Oct. 4, at 8:30 PM. Tickets.

🏨 Gallery Park's new Hilton hotel is open. The dual-brand Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites adds 174 rooms in southeast Mesa. That means more nearby lodging for visiting family, tournament weekends, and business travel around the Gateway area. Details.

🏠 Mesa homes took a median 55 days to sell. Redfin's supplied market data covers the period ending May 31, with 546 homes sold and 538 new listings. Market data.

🎡 Celebrate Mesa runs Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 9 PM. The free event takes over Red Mountain Multiuse Fields South, 905 S. Sunvalley Blvd., with rides, wrestling, dinosaurs, a petting zoo, and Literacy Lane. Details.

🪴 Red Mountain Library holds a plant exchange Saturday, Oct. 10, at 9 AM. Adults can bring potted plants or cuttings labeled with care instructions, then trade with other growers. Propagation demonstrations are included. Details.

🤠 Hudson Westbrook in Tempe. The Hits Me Tour reaches Mullett Arena Friday night, Oct. 2. Tickets.

🎸 French Police at The Van Buren. The rock group plays downtown Phoenix Thursday night, Oct. 1, for a one-night Valley date. Tickets.

🤘 BABYMETAL in Phoenix. The band's 2026 world tour stops at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Thursday night, Oct. 1. Tickets.